Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (face) will play on Wednesday against Oklahoma City, with the team upgrading him from questionable to available. Collins should take his normal role as the starting center, meaning Walker Kessler will have to wait for another day to get a chance to ride with the starters. Utah will again be without Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps), so Taylor Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh should also have a large role to play on the Jazz frontcourt against a weak rebounding team. Collins has seen a lot of success against the Thunder this season, averaging 21.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in 26.5 minutes across two games.

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (face) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Thunder. Collins got hurt and had to exit Monday's clash with Minnesota after Anthony Edwards dunked on him. He passed the concussion protocol but is on the injury report with a facial contusion. Walker Kessler could be set for a big night as Collins' replacement in the starting five. OKC are outstanding defensively but sit only 27th in the league in rebounding rate. Only Washington and Charlotte give up more rebounds to centers than the Thunder.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (groin) will be absent for a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday against Oklahoma City. The veteran scorer continues to work his way back from a groin strain. Clarkson's health issues have allowed Talen Horton-Tucker to re-enter the backcourt rotation, with Keyonte George and Collin Sexton having an opportunity to do a lot more work on the offensive end. Kris Dunn is another beneficiary in the situation and has made back-to-back starts. There are plenty of viable fantasy options among Utah's backcourt players, but they face a tricky game on Wednesday against a team that has the fifth-best defensive rating in the league.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) won't play against the Thunder on Wednesday. He will be back on the sidelines after returning from a six-game absence on Monday versus Minnesota. Markkanen was out with a quadriceps contusion and will miss Wednesday's clash for maintenance purposes. Brice Sensabaugh should move back into the first unit to cover for Markkanen, while his absence opens up extra shots for Collin Sexton and Keyonte George. However, putting together a big offensive performance will be difficult for the Jazz players on Wednesday, as they face an elite defensive team.

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins avoided a concussion after getting injured on Monday versus Minnesota, but he has suffered a head contusion. Collins made an early exit from Monday's contest after getting hurt on a posterizing dunk by Anthony Edwards. The injury cut short an effective night at the office, as Collins posted 11 points on 5-for-9 shooting and had six rebounds in 20 minutes. Collins needs to shake off the injury by Wednesday if he doesn't want to miss any games. Walker Kessler would be in line for a start if Collins can't play. The 22-year-old has had a tough sophomore season but could really shine on Wednesday against an Oklahoma City team that struggles on the glass.